Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 51 Lessons
- 180 Days
- CHAPTER 17
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 33
- Chapter 415
- 4.111. what is a “package” and what does it contain?
- 4.212. permits and documents
- 4.313. what is BOL / POD?
- 4.414. what is BLIND SHIPMENT?
- 4.515. what is E-LOG?
- 4.616. what is DOT INSPECTION?
- 4.717. what is LUMPER?
- 4.818. what are SCALE TICKETS?
- 4.919. what is TRACKING?
- 4.1020. what is TONU?
- 4.1121. what is LAYOVER?
- 4.1222. what is BLOCK AND BRACE?
- 4.1323. what is and what does the rate confirmation contain?
- 4.1424. dispatching drivers and tracking
- 4.15test 430 Minutes20 Questions
- Chapter 54
- Chapter 68
- 6.128. market know how, spoken from the experience
- 6.229. which loads are paid better and why
- 6.330. what are expedite loads?
- 6.431. what does straight through mean?
- 6.532. what is the advantage of team driving?
- 6.633. permits per states
- 6.734. what does “driver with a clean background” mean
- 6.8test 620 Minutes10 Questions
- Chapter 74
- Chapter 86
- 8.138. DAT LOAD BOARD 360 – how to register and what it does, who advertises and who has access?
- 8.239. DAT LOAD BOARD 360 – truck posting, marking different types of trailers
- 8.340. DAT LOAD BOARD 360 – load search
- 8.441. DAT LOAD BOARD 360 – competition overview
- 8.542. DAT LOAD BOARD 360 – hot spot map
- 8.6test 810 Minutes10 Questions
- Chapter 95
- Chapter 105
ONLINE TRUCK DISPATCHER COURSE FOR THE U.S. MARKET
Learn how the American trucking industry works, how to find and book loads, negotiate with freight brokers, and manage the day-to-day responsibilities of a truck dispatcher.
Want to become a truck dispatcher but don’t know where to start?
You’ve probably heard about opportunities in the U.S. trucking industry. But understanding what a dispatcher actually does, which tools they use, and how loads move across America is another story.
Where do you find available loads? How do you negotiate with brokers? Which documents do you need? And what happens when a driver encounters a problem on the road?
That’s exactly what the MyCER Online Truck Dispatcher Course is designed to teach you.
You don’t need previous trucking or dispatch experience.
Our structured training takes you from understanding the industry to learning the practical processes involved in finding freight, planning routes, communicating with brokers, and booking loads.
What Will You Learn?
Through 50 video lessons organized into 10 chapters, you’ll explore the essential skills and knowledge used in U.S. truck dispatching.
1. Understanding the U.S. Trucking Industry
Learn how the freight market operates, who the key participants are, and how dispatchers, freight brokers, carriers, and drivers work together.
2. Trucks, Trailers, and Freight Types
Understand the different types of trucking equipment, the freight they transport, and how loading and unloading requirements affect dispatch decisions.
3. Transportation Documents and Industry Terminology
Learn about Rate Confirmations, Bills of Lading (BOL), Proof of Delivery (POD), and other documents used throughout the transportation process.
4. Professional Communication
Understand how dispatchers communicate with brokers and drivers, exchange important information, and manage transportation-related correspondence.
5. Finding Loads with DAT 360 Load Board
Learn how to navigate DAT 360, search for available freight, and evaluate load opportunities based on truck availability and transportation requirements.
6. Route Planning and Load Evaluation
Understand how mileage, deadhead distance, pickup and delivery schedules, and other factors influence transportation decisions.
7. Freight Rate Negotiation
Learn the principles of negotiating with freight brokers, asking the right questions, and evaluating the terms of a transportation offer.
8. Organizing Your Dispatch Workflow
Discover how to connect load searching, communication, document management, and trip planning into an organized daily process.
9. Booking Loads and Using Broker Load Boards
Learn how individual broker platforms work, what information to verify, and how the load-booking process is organized.
10. Handling Problems on the Road
Understand how dispatchers approach unexpected situations, including truck breakdowns, delays, and requests for roadside assistance.
Learn Through Practical Dispatch Scenarios
Imagine you’re dispatching a truck that has just delivered its load in Chicago.
The driver is available for another trip.
You open DAT Load Board and find several opportunities.
One offers a higher rate but requires significant empty mileage. Another pays slightly less but has a more convenient pickup location.
Which load makes better business sense?
To answer that question, you need to consider more than the advertised rate.
You need to understand mileage, equipment requirements, pickup appointments, driver availability, and where the truck will end up after delivery.
This is the kind of practical decision-making the MyCER course helps you understand.
The goal isn’t simply to memorize trucking terminology. It’s to understand how the different parts of a dispatcher’s job fit together.
What’s Included in the Complete Course?
✅ 50 video lessons across 10 chapters.
✅ Practical trucking and dispatch examples to help you understand real operational situations.
✅ Knowledge assessments to test your understanding.
✅ Six months of course access, with extension options available.
✅ MyCER Certificate of Completion, awarded after completing all required course sections and achieving at least 85% on each test.
✅ BONUS COURSE 1: Negotiation Skills, five additional video lessons focused on negotiation principles and professional communication.
✅ BONUS COURSE 2: 100+ English Phrases, ten additional lessons covering terminology and communication used in U.S. trucking.
Both bonus courses are included at no additional cost when you purchase the complete program.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for people who want to understand the American trucking industry and develop foundational truck-dispatching knowledge.
It’s suitable for complete beginners, individuals exploring a new career direction, and people who already have some exposure to transportation but want a more structured understanding of dispatch operations.
You can study online, at your own pace, and revisit the training materials during your access period.
No previous dispatching experience is required.
Why Learn with MyCER?
Truck dispatching involves more than finding freight and making phone calls.
A dispatcher needs to understand equipment, transportation documents, freight rates, route planning, broker communication, and the operational challenges that carriers face.
MyCER brings these subjects together in one structured learning program, drawing on practical experience in the U.S. trucking industry.
Instead of collecting disconnected pieces of information from different sources, you follow a curriculum that builds your understanding step by step.
One course. A clear learning path. Practical industry knowledge.
Not Sure Whether Truck Dispatching Is Right for You?
Start with the first part of the course for free.
Explore the introductory lessons, meet your instructor, and see how the training is organized before deciding whether to purchase the complete program.
There’s no need to commit to the full course before you’ve had a chance to experience it.
Your Next Step Starts Here
The U.S. trucking industry is a complex business.
Learning how it works requires more than watching a few disconnected videos or memorizing industry terms.
If you’re serious about understanding truck dispatching, start by building the right foundation.
COMPLETE ONLINE COURSE: €495
Includes all six course parts, 50 video lessons, knowledge assessments, and two bonus courses.
START LEARNING FOR FREE
MyCER provides educational training. Completing the course does not guarantee employment, independent contracting opportunities, or a specific income.
Course Features
- Lectures 51
- Quizzes 10
- Duration 180 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 33
- Assessments Self





